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Best Baby Back Ribs In Town Recipe

Craving melt-in-your-mouth, sweet and hickory-smoked baby back ribs? Damon's Restaurant may be gone, but their legendary ribs are back! This recipe recreates the unforgettable flavor that had everyone hooked. Tender, juicy, and bursting with smoky sweetness, these ribs are a family favorite and well worth the time. The easy-to-follow instructions and make-ahead sauce (from my treasured "True Southern Family Recipes" cookbook) make this a surprisingly manageable project. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 844 kcal
Protein 106g
Rating 4.4 (73 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Best Baby Back Ribs In Town

  • 2 racks baby back ribs
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3 1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Best Baby Back Ribs In Town

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ribs with the dry rub. Ensure all ribs are evenly coated.
  3. Place the ribs in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet lined with foil.
  4. Pour the apple cider vinegar around the ribs in the pan.
  5. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 2 hours.
  7. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the ribs are tender.
  8. Meanwhile, prepare the BBQ sauce.
  9. Brush the ribs generously with BBQ sauce during the last 30 minutes of baking, basting several times.
  10. Remove ribs from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

174g

Fat

88g

Carbs

16g

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